Apozomus volschenki explained

Apozomus volschenki is a species of short-tailed whip-scorpions, also known as schizomids, in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2001 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet volschenki honours Erich Volschenk, collector of type specimens.[1]

Description

The body length of the female holotype is 4.4 mm. The colour is yellowish-brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Far North Queensland. The type locality is Surprise Packet Cave, Chillagoe.[1]

Behaviour

The short-tailed whip-scorpions are cave-dwelling, terrestrial predators.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Apozomus volschenki Harvey, 2001. . 2020-12-24. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-12-05.